Canton Little Leaguer Owen Collins made his coaches and his hometown proud with a runner-up finish in his age group (9-10) at the MLB’s regional Pitch, Hit & Run competition held August 14 at Fenway Park — the home of the Boston Red Sox. A standout baseball player, Collins had advanced to the regional competition […]
The Canton School Committee shares most sincere wishes for a wonderful start to the 2021-2022 school year for all students, educators, administrators, staff, and families. We are so proud of each of you and the way you’ve persevered in the past — especially in the last 18 months–and hope the same resolve, application of effort […]
Marian Nay, a well-known, lifelong resident who was once the face of the old Canton Oriental Theatre and dedicated decades of her life to caring for her disabled husband, died on Saturday as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Neponset Street. Nay, 77, was driving in the vicinity of Norfolk […]
Canton resident Matt Foley brought his copy of the Citizen to the Grand Canyon while on a recent cross-country road trip with his sister. Have a ‘Citizen on Vacation’ photo to share? Send to submissions@thecantoncitizen.com and receive a free subscription.
The Canton High School Student Wellness Advisory Group (SWAG) and Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) are excited to announce a backpack giveaway for Canton fourth and fifth graders. Thanks to funding through CAASA, every CPS student in grades four and five are eligible to receive a free Adidas backpack before the start of the […]
Did you know … According to a Canton Water Department newsletter, Canton draws its drinking water from two sources, our own local ground water wells and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA). The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) limits the amount of water the town can use to 2.67 million gallons per day. Canton used […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the August 26 edition include: * Canton’s Back-to-School Bus Schedule (CPS & St. John’s) * State education board OK’s new mask mandate * Revere Heritage Series: History’s Witness * Longtime Canton flower shop owners adjust to […]
According to the Mass Cultural Council (MCC), there is no community without culture: it defines our understanding of the world, provides us with a shared language, and creates meaningful connections between people, places, and institutions. Culture enriches the quality of life and well-being of individuals and families across the commonwealth. That is why the town […]
Marian M. Nay (Lukaszewicz) of Canton passed away suddenly August 21 from injuries sustained in a car accident. Born in Norwood, she was a lifelong resident of Canton and graduated from Canton High School. She worked in the Maintenance Department at the Hellenic Nursing Home in Canton. She also worked at the Dedham Community Theatre […]
John J. Connolly, 80, of Canton, died after a courageous battle with lung cancer on August 19, 2021. Born in Cambridge and raised in the Kerry Corner neighborhood, John was a proud graduate of Rindge Tech. He grew up working at the famous Algonquin Club of Boston. A Canton resident for 47 years, he was […]
